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🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformBest new Xbox Game Pass games to play on Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is the best time to get some video game playing in. Here are some of the best new additions to Xbox Game Pass.
🎮 Multi-platformEU Politician Muddies Waters On “Stop Killing Games” With Rant On Wokeness
The European Union parliament has taken up the debate about the Stop Killing Games movement and whether game publishers have the responsibility to keep their titles online after players have already purchased and played them for years. However, Slovakian politician Milan Uhrik decided to derail the conversation by focusing on his personal beef with the gaming industry rather than addressing the issue at hand. “Wokeness and aggressive monetization is destroying videogames,” said Uhrik(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxPoif-eDl4) when it was his turn to speak. “One thing that is definitely destroying video games is the crazy, woke ideology and political correctness which is being forced into the games. For example, if we want to play as a samurai, obviously we want to play as a Japanese warrior and not to be forced to play as a Black person warrior or female warrior as it happened recently in Assassin’s Creed. Or to play as a queer character, without any other choice. This is an issue, really, for players.” The game in question, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, featured Yasuke, a historical figure who was a samurai of African descent and lived in Japan during the late 16th century. Yasuke shared the spotlight in Shadows with a fictional creation, Naoe, both of whom were playable characters. Late last year, Ubisoft acknowledged that the backlash against Yasuke was one of the reasons Shadows was delayed(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ac-shadows-delay-was-result-of-yasuke-backlash-ubisoft-says/1100-6536000/). Ubisoft inadvertently led to the creation of the Stop Killing Games movement when it decided to shut down The Crew. In response, YouTube host Ross Scott started Stop Killing Games(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w70Xc9CStoE) by challenging the legal standing of publishers’ ability to shut down titles that had already been sold to players. In response, the EU lobbying association Video Games Europe responded(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lobbying-group-says-stop-killing-games-petition-would-make-games-prohibitively-expensive-to-create/1100-6532989/) that Stop Killing Games' proposals to keep older games alive "would curtail developer choice by making these video games prohibitively expensive to create." During a shareholders meeting(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ubisoft-addresses-the-stop-killing-games-movement/1100-6533318/) in 2025, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot argued that games are a service, “but nothing is written in stone and at some point the service may be discontinued. Nothing is eternal. And we are doing our best to make sure that things go well for all players and buyers, because obviously support for all games cannot last forever. But that's an issue that we're working on. That's something that the industry at large is working on, to minimize impact on players." That’s the debate that continues to play out in the European Union parliament, despite the apparent attempt by Uhrik to turn it into something else.
🎮 Multi-platformThe Video Games You Should Play This Weekend – May 22
!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/05/04/f0d6e278/legobatmanlegacyofthedarkknight-batcave.jpg.webp) Welcome to the weekend! For many, it's one of those three-day ones. The big launch today and for the weekend is Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight(https://gameinformer.com/review/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight/batman-built-different), and it's great! Yoshi and the Mysterious Book(https://gameinformer.com/review/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book/low-stakes-charm) is also out and it's pretty good! Bubsy 4D also released(https://gameinformer.com/review/bubsy-4d/bobcat-banality). You can follow the links for all our reviews. But you can also check out some of our other stories from the week below. And then, after that, we've got some other game recommendations, including a non-video game one. - Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Review - Batman, Built Different(https://gameinformer.com/review/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight/batman-built-different) - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Will Feature 8 New Endgame Missions That Pit Edward Kenway Against A Historical Pirate Hunter(https://gameinformer.com/2026/05/21/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-will-feature-8-new-endgame-missions-that-pit-edward) - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Review - Low Stakes Charm(https://gameinformer.com/review/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book/low-stakes-charm) - Bubsy 4D Review - Bobcat Banality(https://gameinformer.com/review/bubsy-4d/bobcat-banality) - The 2026 Summer Showcase Schedule(https://gameinformer.com/2026/05/19/the-2026-summer-showcase-schedule) - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's Modern Day Story Has Been Replaced With 'What If?' Scenario Rifts For Edward Kenway(https://gameinformer.com/2026/05/21/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynceds-modern-day-story-has-been-replaced-with-what-if) !Game Informer News(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2026/05/15/ac48c687/legobatmanacechemicalscatwomanshreck-frameat69m52s.jpg.webp) Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Charles Harte I have been vocal about my love for Lego games over the years, but I am not blind to the fact that my nostalgia colors most of the series with the rose-tinted glasses of childhood glee. Despite loving the games, I wouldn't recommend most to a modern audience. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is in a completely different boat. If you're a Batman fan of any age, it's worth checking out. By combining sequences from the character's beloved history of live-action films with the highly praised combat from the Arkham games, Legacy of the Dark Knight celebrates the best of Batman. It's cleverly designed, a blast to play, and full of surprises. It's not perfect – there are some bugs with the physics and I'm not a fan of the stealth system – but it's strong where it counts the most, and I'm still absolutely satisfied with the final product. For my full thoughts, you can check out my review from earlier this week(https://gameinformer.com/review/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight/batman-built-different). !Game Informer News(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2026/05/22/78f567e7/ss763245ba08cdfee3e671d657921200bac864feb6.1920x1080.jpg.webp) Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Eric Van Allen ZA/UM's sophomore effort, after the phenomenal breakout Disco Elysium, is certainly still feeling the tremors of everything that happened in Elysium's wake. From the ousting of several major creative leads(https://www.ign.com/articles/disco-elysium-developers-involuntarily-left-zaum-responds), ensuing lawsuits(https://www.ign.com/articles/the-wild-story-behind-disco-elysiums-spiritual-successors-allegations-legal-threats-and-a-usb-stick), and a crossfire of allegations and controversy(https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/09/17/arts/disco-elysium-zaum-estonia.html), there's been no shortage of furor over Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, a new project from the current team under the ZA/UM banner. And for all the ways in which Zero Parades differentiates itself from Disco Elysium – a new setting and a Le Carré spy thriller bend rather than detective noir – it still rekindles the wick of ZA/UM's debut with voices in your head, die rolls, and a striking, gritty atmosphere weighing down the town of Portofiro. Your job as decommissioned espionage agent and possibly irredeemable screw-up Hershel Wilk (codename CASCADE), goes to absolute crap in about five seconds flat. But like a ricocheting pinball sent flying into the Theatre of spycraft by the plunger of your handlers, your only course of action is to ping-pong around town, trying to pick up the pieces of what went wrong, and discern why you were called back into action in the first place. Zero Parades feels like an extension of Elysium's ideas at times, allowing CASCADE to overexert her faculties for a higher chance of success, accruing anxiety, fatigue and delirium all the while, threatening to leech away hard-earned skill points when any meter goes beyond its breaking point. There's a tension to working your way around Portofiro, as the unassuming town lifts its mask to reveal a thrumming hive of hidden blades and cipher drops beneath the veil. In not-so-short, I'm enjoying Zero Parades: For Dead Spies quite a bit. I can trace some clear love for the craft of Disco Elysium in its scaffolding, while still noting all the ways in which this ZA/UM, both old and new, tried to put their own vision of spies and subterfuge out into the world. If the many studios and projects born from the shattering of the original ZA/UM can all meet or exceed Zero Parades' bar, then we're in for a good few years of virtual storytelling. !Game Informer News(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2026/05/22/6029b9a6/ss6ebda7d26d47bc22284c9510abe8c9a84eb219b8.1920x1080.jpg.webp) Luna Abyss Matt Miller While it shares much in common with the recently released Saros, including cosmic horror elements and bullet hell dodging of multi-hued attacks, Luna Abyss has a lot to recommend a playthrough all on its own. The first-person action features excellent traversal options that help you feel fast and mobile. The combat is intense and (eventually) quite challenging. The music and the voice acting is stellar. And the story, which sees you exploring the depths of a strange moon in a body that is not your own, is weird and compelling. Luna Abyss surprised me and keeps me coming back from more; if you're looking for a new story-heavy action title to keep you busy over the weekend, I think you'll be similarly delighted. !Game Informer News(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2026/05/22/d1008b9c/ronin.jpg.webp) Tabletop Pick: The Witcher: Path of Destiny – Ronin Matt Miller If you're on the hunt for a new board game to bring to the table, the latest adventures of The Witcher might be worth a close look. Based on the previously released Path of Destiny game (which is also quite good), I'm partial to this creative reimagining, which takes Geralt, Yennefer, and the rest of the cast into the realms of Japanese folklore for their adventure. Ronin is a completely standalone game -- no need to have played the original Path of Destiny -- and it sees you controlling these familiar characters as they confront challenges across an intriguing mix of locales and creatures that draw from both The Witcher fiction and Japanese mythology. Different variants include both competitive and cooperative elements, as well as a solo mode if your buddies don't manage to show up for board game night. The game plays smart and smooth, and features beautiful components, including a game mat that looks like real bamboo. If you love these characters, but you're eager to see a twist on expectation after all these years, this one could hit the mark.
🎮 Multi-platformXivu Arath could've been Destiny 2's greatest villain — but Bungie never delivered the payoff
Former Destiny 2 senior narrative designer Robert Brookes said that a major expansion featuring the Hive god of war had been pitched multiple times.
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformWhere to find a PS5 under $400 before GTA 6 launches
The official PlayStation store is quietly selling refurbished consoles for $399, a major discount from the current retail price
🎮 Multi-platformAdventures of Elliot pre-order bonuses, collector's and deluxe edition details revealed
The bonus items for the upcoming Square Enix action RPG range from in-game items to a spiffy diorama clock featuring Faie
🎮 Multi-platformRed Dead Redemption 2 is still killing it in 2026, and nobody realizes it
In Take-Two's most recent earnings call, CEO Strauss Zelnick revealed some shocking statistics about Red Dead Redemption 2.
🖥 PC, Multi-platformWarhammer Skulls 2026 includes a free Warhammer 40K Steam game
Warhammer 40K Gladius Relics of War is free to keep on Steam for a limited time as a promotion for the Warhammer Skulls 2026 event.
🎮 Multi-platform'Red Hood Gang' red brick location in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
In this guide, you learn where to find the red brick in chapter one's "Red Hood Gang" mission and how to unlock the "Toxic Waste" modifier.
🎮 Multi-platformSubnautica 2 guides and walkthroughs
The depths of Subnautica 2 are mysterious and scary. Use our guides to find blueprints and resources to wade through the waters.
🎮 Multi-platformDC's Supergirl movie recreates an iconic comic moment in new sneak peek
Polygon can reveal an exclusive image from the upcoming film — one that fans of the excellent comic Supergirl is based on may recognize.
🎮 Multi-platformClair Obscur: Expedition 33's Esquie is a perfect unit in new release
Clair Obscur fans will be able to play around with François as well with Good Smile's upcoming Nendoroid figure based on fan-favorite Esquie.